Reading Time Estimator
Estimate reading time from word count
Quick Facts
- •Average reading speed: 250 wpm
- •Academic text: ~150-200 wpm
- •A 2,000-word article ≈ 8 minutes to read
How Reading Time Is Calculated
Average adult reading speed is 200-300 words per minute (wpm). Academic or technical text is typically read at 150-200 wpm, while casual content is read at 250-300 wpm. Speed readers can reach 400-700 wpm, though comprehension may decrease above 400 wpm.
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